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Garlic bok choy

From the video “🥬 Dad's IRRESISTABLE Stir Fried Bok Choy (蒜蓉炒白菜)!” by Made With Lau. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Made With Lau. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personEasyGreat weeknight pick
Not spicy
Total time
~10 min
est.
Serves
~2
est.
Cost
~$1.60*
per serving, Ontario (~3 portions assumed)save ~$14.40* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
7

Ingredients

  • No pork

May contain gluten

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$4.80*for the batch in the video
~$1.60*per serving

You save about ~$14.40* per serving (90% less*) than ordering it out — ~$43.20* for ~3 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario Chinese takeout plate, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

1 ingredient priced from Ontario averages · 3 predicted from typical costs · not priced: baby bok choy, corn oil, chicken bouillon

* Estimate, not a quote: predicted from the ingredient list: 1 line(s) priced from Ontario averages, the rest filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Chinese takeout plate at ~$16, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving44 kcal · 2% of 2,000
Fat0.6 g1%
Saturated fat0.1 g1%
Sodium849 mg37%
Carbohydrate8.2 g3%
Fiber2.4 g9%
Total sugars3.9 gno daily value
Added sugars1 g2%
Protein3.9 g8%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexMiddle of the road
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+20 of 20
  • Fiber+20 of 20
  • Saturated fat−2 of 20
  • Sodium−20 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)−9 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 5 of 6 ingredient lines (94% of the measured weight), divided into 2 servings (estimated: model estimate (no quantities to work from)). Not counted because the video gives no amount: olive oil. Not matched to nutrient data: corn oil. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • wok
  • colander
  • towel

What the video didn’t say

  • exact heat levels for stir-frying
  • exact brand of chicken bouillon
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Read from the public video by gemini-3.5-flash on 2026-10-05. Thumbnail and video are Made With Lau’s, shown through YouTube’s official embed.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Garlic bok choy

What makes Made With Lau's Garlic bok choy recipe and technique special?

Made With Lau's take on Garlic bok choy focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Chinese flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: High heat and timing prevent soggy, overcooked bok choy. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Garlic bok choy at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Garlic bok choy recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Garlic bok choy ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Garlic bok choy can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Made With Lau's Garlic bok choy?

This recipe utilizes approximately 7 ingredients across 16 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Garlic bok choy?

The official cooking video by Made With Lau is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.